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Hyundai Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)

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10 versions · 10 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.0i GLS (95 KM) Selected Gasoline 95 KM 1996–1998
2.0i 16V (139 KM) Selected Gasoline 139 KM 1996–1998
2.0i 16V (139 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 139 KM 1996–1998
1.8 (86 KM) Selected Gasoline 86 KM 1996–1998
2.0 GSi 16V (125 KM) Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1996–1998
2.0 GSi 16V (125 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 125 KM 1996–1998
1.8 (135 KM) Selected Gasoline 135 KM 1996–1998
2.0 (115 KM) Selected Gasoline 115 KM 1996–1998
3.0i V6 GLS (145 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 145 KM 1996–1998
2.0i 16V (146 KM) Selected Gasoline 146 KM 1996–1998

Selected engine version

2.0i GLS (95 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
95 KM
Torque
157 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.6 s
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Engine
2.0i GLS (95 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine model / code
G4EP
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
8.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
95 KM @ 4900 obr./min
Torque
157 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
375 l
Curb weight
1275 kg
Gross weight
1740 kg
Roof load
70 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0i 16V (139 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
139 KM
Torque
180 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Engine
2.0i 16V (139 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
Sirius/G4CP
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.4 l
Power
139 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
180 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1350 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0i 16V (139 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
139 KM
Torque
180 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Engine
2.0i 16V (139 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
Sirius/G4CP
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
9.9
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.4 l
Power
139 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
180 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1350 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (86 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
86 KM
Torque
132 Nm
Engine displacement
1,796 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Engine
1.8 (86 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.9 s
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1796 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80.6 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
8.9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
86 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
132 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
375 l
Curb weight
kg
Roof load
70 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 GSi 16V (125 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
168 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Engine
2.0 GSi 16V (125 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.3 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine model / code
Sirius/G4CP
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.4 l
Power
125 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
168 Nm @ 4600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1860 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 GSi 16V (125 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
125 KM
Torque
168 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.8 s
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Engine
2.0 GSi 16V (125 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine model / code
Sirius/G4CP
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.4 l
Power
125 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
168 Nm @ 4600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1350 kg
Gross weight
1860 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (135 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
135 KM
Torque
172 Nm
Engine displacement
1,836 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Engine
1.8 (135 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1836 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81.5 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
135 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
172 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
375 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Roof load
70 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (115 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
115 KM
Torque
178 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Engine
2.0 (115 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
115 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
178 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1320 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0i V6 GLS (145 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
145 KM
Torque
230 Nm
Engine displacement
2,972 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.1 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Engine
3.0i V6 GLS (145 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2

Engine

Engine model / code
Sigma/G6AT
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2972 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
91.1 mm
Piston stroke
76 mm
Compression ratio
8.9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Power
145 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
230 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1385 kg
Gross weight
1910 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0i 16V (146 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
146 KM
Torque
188 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
Engine
2.0i 16V (146 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
146 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
188 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1330 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes